Cape Gooseberry

Shrub with grey-green velvet leaves bearing orange, many seeded berries, encased in a paper bladder at the end of summer. The slightly tart fruit is used in cooking, preserves, jams, salads and fruit salads.

In the garden:

Growth characteristics:
• Shrub

Height:
• H: 1m W: 1m

Cultivation:
• Full sun
• Well-drained soil

Harvesting:
• The berries are ready to harvest once it turns brown or starts to dry.